What is the set up for steam distillation?

Steam distillation requires specialized equipment, but is a relatively easy setup. All glass equipment is designed to fit together without connectors, although lab clamps are a helpful safety preca...
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What is steam distillation?

While all distillation entails separation, steam distillation is effective in separating temperature sensitive materials. It is most useful for organic compounds. The process purifies the material ...
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What is the theory of steam distillation?

Invented by a Persian physicist named Ibn Sina around 1,000 years ago, steam distillation extracts compounds in a pure form. The process is typically used on organic compounds.SteamSteam distillati...
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